Head of Threat Research (Cybersecurity)

Location: Raleigh, NC, United States

Salary: $156,000–$195,000 annual base salary for US-based employees; eligible for bonus or commission and equity.

Company

hirify.global provides cyber risk management solutions covering enterprise security performance, digital supply chains, cyber insurance, and data analysis.

What you will do

• Set priorities for research and development of victim intelligence collection and analysis capabilities.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of malware researchers and analysts.
• Develop and deploy malware emulators, trackers, and crawlers for infection telemetry collection.
• Research complex C2 communication channels, including P2P, direct IP, and hybrid models, to maintain botnet visibility.
• Own victim intelligence data quality and drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with product, engineering, and data science teams to turn threat telemetry into scalable product capabilities.

Requirements

• Broad subject matter expertise in malware infrastructure and C2 methodologies.
• Experience developing detection rules and extracting IOCs from malware analysis.
• Demonstrated experience managing and leading high-performing technical teams in a research or security-focused environment.
• Demonstrated success architecting complex technical workflows, such as malware analysis, telemetry collection, or large-scale data processing.
• Strong communication and analytical skills, including the ability to identify and solve ambiguous problems.
• Proficiency in standard scripting languages such as Python or Go.
• B.S. in Computer Science or a similar field, or commensurate experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid parental leave and flexible time off.
• 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities.
• Life and disability insurance, plus tuition reimbursement.
• Inclusive culture and equal employment opportunities.
• Bonus or commission plan and equity grant eligibility.